Apocalypse: I'm the Landlady of the Refuge

Chapter 94: Chapter 94: Mercy from the Immortal

Chapter 94: Chapter 94: Mercy from the Immortal

Ji Wanwan’s outpour of words left Ming Jing completely dazed, still immersed in the topic of “love” and unable to recalibrate, forgetting even to take care of Ji Xing, Mr. Ji, and Mrs. Ji.

Additionally, she was unaware of Ji Wanwan’s Equivalence Healing, so she simply nodded in a daze, “No trouble, no trouble. Xing Zai was injured because of me, it’s only right that I take care of him!”

The Ji Xing in the front row: “??”

Let me hear, what’s going on??

Objective achieved, Ji Wanwan, in a good mood, hooked her lips and leaned comfortably back in her seat, “[System~ How was that? Wasn’t my delivery rich in emotion and strikingly genuine, enough to bring tears to one’s eyes~]”

System: “[…If Xingxing knew what the Host was thinking, he would definitely be moved.]”

Thinking back to when Ming Jing had first entered the base yesterday, and how she and Ji Xing were always bickering and causing chaos upon every meeting, Ji Wanwan couldn’t help but shiver: “[Just don’t badmouth me behind my back!]”

The System remained silent for a while: “[Since the Host is not fond of Xingxing and Ming Jing together, why then did you do all that just now?]”

Ji Wanwan pursed her lips.

The base had gradually taken shape these days, and as Xingxing was her relative, he naturally became busy day by day.

Busy though he was, Xingxing always appeared nonchalant and indifferent about everything, but just because he didn’t say some things didn’t mean she was foolish, unable to see or feel.

The matter with Cheng Ya was always a knot in Xingxing’s heart.

It had only been a little over a month since the apocalypse began, and Ji Wanwan knew that it was difficult for Ji Xing to let go so quickly.

Initially, Ji Wanwan hadn’t planned to intervene too much, as Xingxing needed to learn to grow up on his own. Yet, these past few days, seeing Ji Xing and Ming Jing goofing around, she actually saw traces of the youthful vitality that had long been missing from Xingxing, which gave Ji Wanwan a sense of relief.

Moreover, from observing these past few days, it was evident that the young Ming Jing had a pure mind, like a blank sheet hardly tainted. He was most suitable to stay by Ji Xing’s side, prompting some ideas in Ji Wanwan’s mind.

That said, Ji Wanwan did not harbor intentions of pairing them up.

After all, Xingxing and Ming Jing had only known each other for two days. To say that there was any romantic feeling between them was clearly unlikely, but judging from their micro expressions and physical reactions, there was an attractive force between them.

What if?

I mean, what if?

If Ming Jing and Xingxing could engage in a grand love affair in this post-apocalyptic world, that would indeed be a good thing.

At worst, even if nothing romantic developed, having Ming Jing accompany Xingxing and help him move on from Cheng Ya sooner would be beneficial!

Ji Wanwan sighed softly, “[I don’t exactly disapprove. If Xingxing could have a sweet romance with Ming Jing, I think I would be very happy as well.]”

System: “[Then why doesn’t the Host choose to have a sweet romance herself?]”

Ji Wanwan: “[…]”

After a brief silence, she retorted sharply, “[I am a career-oriented powerful woman. Dating is just a triviality that would only distract me from my iron-clad resolve to do business! System, don’t mention this kind of thing again!]”

System: “[…The heart of the Host, difficult to fathom as a needle at the sea bottom!]”

…

After returning to the base, to facilitate Ji Xing’s “recovery,” Ji Wanwan had 001 clean up a vacant vacation villa for Ji Xing to stay in, ostensibly so that he could handle base affairs at any time.

Unwittingly kicked from an Inner City paradise suite to a shabby Outer City villa, Ji Xing was disheveled by the wind.

Not using Equivalence Healing was one thing, but to kick him out of the Inner City with a swift boot?

No love!

No need to look further, there’s just no love!

That night.

Ji Wanwan escorted Ming Jing to the doorstep of Ji Xing’s villa: “Xiao Mingjing, your room is already set up by 001. Since Xingxing is injured and staying on the first floor, your room is on the second floor. 001 is also on standby in the villa, so feel free to make any requests! 001 will do his best to accommodate them!”

Thinking of staying alone in a villa with Ji Xing made Ming Jing somewhat uncomfortable: “Sister Ji, just me and Xing Zai, is that really okay?”

“Eh!” Ji Wanwan grabbed Ming Jing’s hand and patted it: “How could it not be? Xingxing is really honest! He won’t do anything beastly, and besides, 001 is watching, what’s there to fear?”

Ming Jing blushed: “Well, it’s not that I’m worried…”

She wasn’t worried about Ji Xing doing anything to her; if anything untoward did happen, it’s not certain Ji Xing could overpower her.

It just felt awkward, really awkward!

The thought of living with Ji Xing made her heart pound relentlessly, leaving her feeling extremely anxious.

But she didn’t know how to explain this feeling, it was simply troublesome.

Clearly, Ji Wanwan didn’t give her a chance to discuss it; “This villa is too big for Xingxing to live alone, he must be so scared!” As she spoke, she raised her arm to show off her toned biceps: “Go on, use your goddess power to protect him! Ming Jing, you can do it!”

Ming Jing: “…”

Even though Sister Ji was being overly dramatic, it was still quite inspiring!

She also raised her arm: “Charge!!!”

Ji Wanwan smiled with satisfaction as she watched Ming Jing’s petite figure dash into the villa; [System, remember to keep me updated on the situation with Xingxing and Ming Jing~]

She couldn’t wait to see a sweet romance unfold!

However, the reality was…

After entering the villa, Ming Jing saw no sign of Ji Xing in the living room on the first floor. Thinking he might have already gone to sleep, she considerately turned off the lights.

Ji Xing, coming out from the storeroom, saw the villa was completely dark: “?”

What’s going on?

“001, is there a power outage?”

The summoned 001 responded faintly, “Nope.”

It raised its electronic arm, pressed the switch, and the lights throughout the house came on again.

Ji Xing: “?”

Mistaken?

Haunted?

Must have been mistaken, I guess.

Feeling skeptical, Ji Xing dragged his feet back to his room.

After a while, feeling a bit thirsty, Ming Jing went downstairs to get some water. Seeing the bright lights, she paused.

Xing Zai got up?

But Xing Zai wasn’t in the living room!

Looks like Xing Zai forgot to turn off the lights again.

Well, that’s not a good habit!

Tomorrow, I must tell Xing Zai to change this habit!

After getting her water, Ming Jing turned the lights off again and went back upstairs with her water.

Soon after, Ji Xing, who had finished using some items and was about to return them to the storeroom, saw that it was dark outside again. His heart tightened suddenly, feeling a chill run down his spine.

He swallowed hard: “001? Why are the lights off again?”

001 pointed towards the second floor: “The guest turned them off.”

Ji Xing, utterly puzzled: “Guest? What guest?”

001 touched its smooth head: “Isn’t the lady upstairs your guest?”

Ji Xing’s legs went weak: “A-a woman?”

“Xing Zai!”

Before 001 could answer, a faint call came from upstairs.

“Heavenly beings, spare me! I’ll move out right now!!”

Ji Xing shuddered and immediately fell to his knees, pleading for mercy like a good man should.

Ming Jing, who came out to see what was happening: “…”